Community Corner

Get Out This Weekend for the Fourth of July

From fireworks to a Scottish festival, there really is something for everyone this week.

It’s Thursday, and this weekend, the nation will be celebrating the Fourth of July — what will you be doing?

Birmingham Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.


  1. Where:
    When: Weekly on Friday and Saturday
    Why: Why not celebrate America's birthday by learning something about its history? The Birmingham Historical Museum will display the exhibit "Birmingham in the Civil War" all summer. The museum is open 1-4 p.m.

  2. Where:
    When: 7-11:30 p.m. Sunday
    Why: The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center will host its annual artBLAST, which includes classes, workshops, games and dinner. Tickets cost $30-$300, depending on how much you want to participate. Then hang out for a front-row seat to the city's fireworks display next door at Lincoln Hills Golf Course.

  3. Where:
    When: Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, show starts at dusk
    Why: Bring a lawn chair and a picnic basket to enjoy the city's yearly fireworks show at Lincoln Hills Golf Course. Parking is available at No alcoholic beverages or sparklers are permitted. 
  4. Clawson Fourth of July Festivities
    Where: Downtown Clawson
    When: Monday
    Why: Our neighbor, the city of Clawson, celebrates the Fourth of July in a big way. Make sure to check out the at 7 a.m., the at 7:45 a.m. and the at 9 a.m.

  5. Where: 2369 Joslyn Rd. in Lake Orion
    When: 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday
    Why: OK, so it's a celebration of Scottish culture, but what's better to round out the holiday weekend than the Michigan Scottish Festival at Olde World Canterbury Village? Activities include heavy athletics, a Scottish dance competition, Celtic fiddling, a performance by the Michigan Scottish Pipe Band and plenty of games and crafts for the children.

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